The shift from longer-term storage and distribution of cases and pallets to the continuous flow of deconsolidated, repacked and cross-docked eaches has significantly impacted both the workplace and workflow.
Locus Robotics provided the DSV team with the flexible, cost-effective technology that they sought; one that could scale during retail peak seasons, integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, and maximize throughput.
Warehouse management technology over the past 10 years has come a long way in terms of wrangling some order into inventory and order management processes.
Maximum visibility is achieved only when you take into account the needs of three levels of warehouse operations: executives who are making strategic decisions; managers who are keeping an eye on real-time workflow optimization; and team members on the floor in need of labor direction.
Combining the skills of employees and robots in intelligent ways creates opportunities for efficiency in warehouse and distribution center operations, and improves working conditions across the board.